Bringing the outside in, today’s workspaces are increasingly mirroring the lush green landscapes of the great outdoors.
Why Designing Workspaces Should Be a Walk in the Park
L’Oréal’s new Paris HQ designs wellness into the workday
The new L’Oréal HQ, Seine 62, with interiors designed by Maison Sarah Lavoine, follows suit – the workspace is focused on maximising happiness and wellbeing.
Shining a Light on Health and Well-Being
When specifying lighting, architects should consider recent research on lighting’s influence on occupants while adhering to codes aimed at conserving energy.
Top perks wanted by workers revealed – including free gyms and day off on their birthday
However more than half of those polled don’t think there really is such a thing as the perfect employer.
How health factors into green building rating systems: Fitwel
The fourth in a series on green building rating systems and human health—following LEED v4, LBC, and WELL—examines the newest rating system on the block.
CREATING A WORKPLACE OF THE FUTURE IN A BUILDING FROM THE PAST
In today’s fast-paced, constantly evolving workplace, it’s essential that offices are designed with flexibility and adaptability in mind to ensure new spaces stand the test of time.
The quest for wellbeing has taken over from our search for productivity
Is 'Blue Light' Really That Bad for Us?
Overexposure to blue light could cause all kinds of problems, including dry eyes to digital eye strain, sleep cycle disruption, and even macular degeneration.
Watch: Wellbeing and nature
British Land’s Mike Wiseman and Matt Webster talk to Creative Review about the links between access to nature and mental health in the workplace
How Neuroscience Is Optimizing the Office
A molecular biologist and an award-winning architecture firm have teamed up to reimagine the workplace.
BOOKS: The Healthy Workplace Nudge - How healthy people, culture, and building lead to high performance
In the book, Dr. Michael O’Neill, a Senior Research Strategist at Haworth, explains the concept of behavioral economics and explores the connection between workspace design and employee well-being that goes beyond physical health.
Sustainability goes beyond zero carbon—it’s about creating greater wellness for tenants
Report sets out business case for health and wellbeing in green buildings
The World Green Building Council has launched a new report highlighting what it suggests are the tangible economic benefits of green buildings and the improved levels of occupant satisfaction when companies implement new health, wellbeing and productivity features in existing green structures.
Are You Fit For Work?
Physical fitness has been shown to benefit workplace productivity by improving health, energy levels and morale.
Standing Up at Your Desk Could Make You Smarter
A new study has found that sitting is also bad for your brain. And it might be the case that lots of exercise is not enough to save you if you’re a couch potato.
Work Well Win: Frank Bistrian takes a different approach to Workplace Design
Former WeWork executive Frank Bistrian aims to regenerate the workplace by focusing on health and wellness.
How China’s healthy living focus is impacting office life
For China’s middle class, regular visits to the gym are becoming a central part of a healthy lifestyle.
How to design a healthier and happier workplace
HOK Hosts Biophilic Design Forum with Thinkers from Google, Amazon, Living Future Institute
Held in HOK’s San Francisco office, the daylong event gathered building owners and organizations that view nature-based design as integral to their mission and worth sharing with the world.
Wellness in 2018: Community and Inclusion Drive Well-being
Although the success of co-working spaces is driven by multiple factors, a less touted but powerful advantage is the opportunity to pursue wellness, with inclusion a big part of the equation.